March 2023 - Taiwan Special Weapons News

PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 31, 2023 ROC MND 31 Mar 2023
China opposes Taiwan region joining any official agreement or organization: FM Global Times 31 Mar 2023 -- China firmly opposes official interactions between any country and the Taiwan region, and firmly rejects Taiwan's participation in any agreement or organization of official nature, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
Taiwan set to start receiving Javelin missiles in 2023 CNA 31 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan is expected to take delivery of 400 missiles for Javelin man-portable anti-tank systems purchased from the United States between the second half of this year and 2024, a military source said Friday.
Taiwan speeds up preparation for potential conflict with China Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's military is bolstering its preparation for a possible future war with China by planning an unprecedented military drill at a civilian airport this coming July, the official Central News Agency (CNA) reported.
A tale of two Taiwanese presidents Radio Free Asia 31 Mar 2023 -- It's probably no coincidence that former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou landed in Shanghai just a day before his successor, Tsai Ing-wen, took off for a two-night visit to New York on Tuesday.
Ma reaffirms '1992 consensus' in talks with China's top Taiwan official CNA 31 Mar 2023 -- Former Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan) President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Thursday reaffirmed the importance of the "1992 consensus" at a meeting with Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office Director Song Tao (宋濤) in China.
Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets Ma Ying-jeou People's Daily 31 Mar 2023 -- Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Thursday met with Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province.
U.S. official dismisses China gripes over Tsai's 'routine' stopovers CNA 31 Mar 2023 -- China has no grounds for overreacting to "routine" U.S. sojourns taken by Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) either side of an official visit to Central America, a senior official with the Department of State said Thursday.
Chinese FM issues warning over Tsai's stopover in US for third consecutive day, as secessionist awarded by conservative think tank Global Times 31 Mar 2023 -- China on Friday expressed strong opposition to Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen's "transit trip" through the US, which violates the one-China principle, and urged the US to keep its word and take concrete actions to uphold the political foundation of China-US relations.
China: 'No force can stand in the way' of reunification with Taiwan Press TV 31 Mar 2023 -- Beijing has reiterated its sovereignty over Taiwan, saying no individual or force can hold China back from achieving the goal of national reunification.
China stages combat patrols over Taiwan Strait amid Tsai's US visit: Report Press TV 31 Mar 2023 -- A number of Chinese aircraft have reportedly conducted combat readiness patrols over the Taiwan Strait in what is seen as a response to Chinese Taipei President Tsai Ing-wen's visit to the United States.
COVID test rules eased for direct air passengers between Chinese mainland, Taiwan People's Daily 31 Mar 2023 -- Air passengers traveling directly between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan will be subject to less stringent COVID-19 testing rules as of April 1, a mainland spokesperson said Thursday.
Chinese mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets Ma Ying-jeou People's Daily 31 Mar 2023 -- Song Tao, head of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, on Thursday met with Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province.
Xi sends warm greetings as Ma visits Wuhan People's Daily 31 Mar 2023 -- Song Tao, a senior Taiwan affairs official of the Chinese mainland, conveyed warm greetings from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, while meeting on Thursday with Ma Ying-jeou in Wuhan, Hubei province.
China firmly opposes any form of official interaction between U.S., Taiwan region: spokesperson People's Daily 31 Mar 2023 -- China strongly protests and condemns the U.S. arrangement for the so-called "transit" of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen through the United States, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday, adding that China will resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Taiwan records 675 new COVID-19 cases, 175 deaths over past week CNA 30 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan reported 675 new COVID-19 cases and 175 deaths from the disease from March 24 to March 30, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) Thursday.
Tsai talks in US - behind closed doors Radio Free Asia 30 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has wasted little time since touching down in New York on Wednesday, delivering one speech shortly after her arrival with a second set for Thursday night.
President Tsai Ing-wen arrives in New York City CNA 30 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) arrived in New York City Wednesday afternoon (local time) for a stopover en route to Central American diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize.
Taiwan invited to U.S.-led Summit for Democracy again CNA 30 Mar 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) on late Wednesday said Taiwan has once again been invited by the U.S. government to attend the President Joe Biden-initiated Summit for Democracy on Thursday and Friday.
China strongly condemns US for arranging Tsai's transit Global Times 30 Mar 2023 -- China strongly protested and condemned the US on Thursday for having arranged a transit through the US for the regional leader of the Taiwan island in total disregard of China's solemn representations and repeated warnings, as Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York and was scheduled to attend a think tank event and meet US officials.
Taiwan's President to Engage With Lawmakers During 'Transit' Through US, State Dept. Says Sputnik 30 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen will have an opportunity to engage with various members of US Congress during her "transit" through the United States, US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink.
China censures Taiwan leader's 'stopover' in US Press TV 30 Mar 2023 -- China has denounced the Taiwan leader's "stopover" in the United States and urged Washington not to cross the "first red line" of Chinese Taipei's question.
Taiwan's president begins transit visit to US, amid China's warning Press TV 30 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has arrived in New York on a sensitive transit trip to the United States, as China has threatened to "resolutely fight back" if she meets House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 30, 2023 ROC MND 30 Mar 2023
Mainland's Taiwan affairs official meets visiting Ma Ying-jeou, highlighting 1992 Consensus as two sides of Straits are one family Global Times 30 Mar 2023 -- The two sides of the Taiwan Straits are one family, said a senior mainland Taiwan affairs official during a meeting with the former chairperson of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) party Ma Ying-jeou, as the two stressed the importance of adhering to the 1992 Consensus on Thursday.
Tsai arrives in US amid Beijing's protests Radio Free Asia 29 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday amid a war of words between Washington and Beijing about her visit and threats of unspecified "countermeasures" from a Chinese official.
Taiwan's President Begins Trip to Central America Amid Dire Warnings from China VOA 29 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan says "external pressure" will not stop the self-ruled island from engaging with the world.
Tsai arrives in US amid Beijing's protests Radio Free Asia 29 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on Wednesday amid a war of words between Washington and Beijing about her visit and threats of unspecified "countermeasures" from a Chinese official.
President Tsai embarks on 10-day trip to Central America CNA 29 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Wednesday afternoon left Taiwan for a 10-day trip to Central America that will include stops in New York and Los Angeles in the United States as layovers.
No plan for U.S. officials to meet Tsai during transit: White House CNA 29 Mar 2023 -- There is no plan for any U.S. officials to meet with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) during her transit stops in the United States, on the way to two of Taiwan's diplomatic allies, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said Tuesday.
White House Says Taiwanese Leader's Private 'Transit' Via US in Line With One China Policy Sputnik 29 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese leader Tsai Ing-wen's transit through the United States is private, unofficial, and consistent with Washington's "one China" policy, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday.
China to resolutely fight back Tsai's official contact with US officials Global Times 29 Mar 2023 -- China on Wednesday warned of resolute measures to fight back if Taiwan regional leader has contact with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during her transit in the US, as China firmly opposes any form of official interaction between the US and the Chinese island, opposes the visit of the regional leader to the US in any name or under whatever pretext and opposes the US' violation of the one-China principle.
China to take resolute counter measures if Tsai meets Speaker McCarthy: Taiwan Affairs Office Global Times 29 Mar 2023 -- "If Taiwan's regional leader Tsai Ing-wen meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, it would be a provocation that seriously violates one-China principle, undermines China's sovereignty and territorial integrity as well as damages peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits. And we will take resolute measures to counter this," a Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson remarked on Wednesday, with Tsai set for a stopover in the US en route to Latin America.
China Urges US to Stop All Forms of Official Interaction With Taiwan Sputnik 29 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen merely stopping in the United States on her way to Guatemala and Belize is a lie, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said during a briefing on Wednesday, urging Washington to drop any diplomatic relations with Taipei.
China's Authorities Vow to Take Measures If Taiwan's Leader Meets With McCarthy Sputnik 29 Mar 2023 -- If Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during her transit through the United States, it will seriously damage Chinese sovereignty and Beijing will take the firm measures to fight back, Zhu Fenglian, a spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council, said on Wednesday.
China's state-run TV station censors Ma's ROC remarks CNA 29 Mar 2023 -- China's state-run CCTV has censored all mentions of the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan's official title) made by Taiwan's former president, Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九), in Nanjing, China on Tuesday.
Chinese mainland affirms real benefits for Taiwan compatriots after reunification People's Daily 29 Mar 2023 -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday affirmed that Taiwan compatriots will enjoy real benefits after the country's reunification.
Czech speaker signs joint statement, wraps up Taiwan trip CNA 29 Mar 2023 -- The visiting speaker of the Czech Parliament's Chamber of Deputies signed a joint statement with the leader of the Legislative Yuan in Taipei Wednesday, as the largest-ever Czech delegation to visit Taiwan wrapped up its five-day trip.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 29, 2023 ROC MND 29 Mar 2023
China warns of retaliation if Taiwan president meets US speaker Press TV 29 Mar 2023 -- China has voiced its strong opposition to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's planned transit through the United States, warning that it will retaliate if she meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
'We will be with you,' visiting Czech speaker tells Taiwan CNA 28 Mar 2023 -- The visiting speaker of the lower house of the Czech parliament, Markéta Pekarová Adamová, affirmed her country's ties with Taiwan in a speech at the Legislative Yuan and said her nation "will be with" Taiwan.
Ma Ying-jeou calls for cross-Straits peace, revitalizing Chinese nation on first day in Nanjing Global Times 28 Mar 2023 -- The two sides of the Taiwan Straits should work together to pursue peace, avoid war and revitalize the Chinese nation, former Taiwan regional leader Ma Ying-jeou said on Tuesday in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, as he started his 12-day ancestral trip in the Chinese mainland.
COVID-19 data to be updated weekly: CECC CNA 28 Mar 2023 -- As new COVID-19 infections over the past month have shown a steady downward trajectory, from Thursday the COVID-19 dashboard will be updated weekly rather than daily, Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Tuesday.
In a first, Taiwan warplanes to hold drill at Taitung civilian airport CNA 28 Mar 2023 -- A military aircraft emergency landing and takeoff drill will be staged for the first time at a civilian airport in Taitung County in July during an annual live-fire military drill, a military source told CNA on Tuesday.
Taiwan leader's US trip comes with baggage Radio Free Asia 28 Mar 2023 -- Most travelers do their best to avoid extended layovers. Not Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, who arrives in New York on Wednesday for two nights of what is being billed as "transit" en route to the democratic island's few remaining allies in Central America.
Tsai's transit in line with U.S. policy: State Department CNA 28 Mar 2023 -- The United States Department of State reiterated Monday that transit stops being made by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) in the U.S. on her way to two of Taiwan's formal diplomatic allies are in line with Washington's long-term policy.
Ma mentions Taiwan's official name during China visit CNA 28 Mar 2023 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) on Tuesday mentioned the Republic of China (ROC, Taiwan's official title) during a public statement he gave in the complex housing Sun Yat-sen's (孫逸仙) mausoleum in Nanjing, China.
Ex-president ruffles feathers with claim that Taiwanese are 'ethnically Chinese' Radio Free Asia 28 Mar 2023 -- Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou, visiting mainland China amid ongoing regional military tensions, echoed Beijing's official line on the democratic island on Tuesday, claiming that people in democratic Taiwan and in communist China are "all ethnically Chinese."
Taiwan gets back 'Republic of China' office name from Fiji: MOFA CNA 28 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's government expressed its gratitude to Fiji on Tuesday for reinstating the old name of its representative office there, which includes the "Republic of China (ROC)" -- Taiwan's official name.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 28, 2023 ROC MND 28 Mar 2023
Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou arrives in Chinese mainland People's Daily 28 Mar 2023 -- Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou arrived in Shanghai Monday afternoon and then left for the eastern city of Nanjing.
Ex-President Ma Ying-jeou departs on 12-day China trip CNA 27 Mar 2023 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) said Monday at Taoyuan airport, before departing for Shanghai, that it has taken a very long time for him to visit mainland China.
Ma Ying-jeou kicks off mainland visit, expected to offset tensions created by DPP Global Times 27 Mar 2023 -- Former Taiwan regional leader Ma Ying-jeou landed in Shanghai on Monday afternoon, kicking off an ancestral trip in the mainland, which experts viewed as being of special significance to easing the tensions across the Taiwan Straits and enhancing exchanges. Furthermore, Ma's itinerary shows the deep historical, political and cultural ties between Taiwan and the mainland, outlining the fact that the two sides of the Taiwan Straits belong to one and the same China.
Former president Ma Ying-jeou's trip to China undermines Taiwan government: critics Radio Free Asia 27 Mar 2023 -- Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou, whose opposition Kuomintang espouses closer ties with China, began a visit there on Monday with a call for peace, as incumbent Tsai Ing-wen's Democratic Progressive Party accused Ma of "endorsing" Beijing's territorial claim on the island.
Amid Rising Tensions, Taiwan's Ex-President Embarks on 'Peacebuilding' Trip to Mainland China VOA 27 Mar 2023 -- Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou arrived in the Chinese city of Shanghai on Monday, becoming the first past or current president from the self-ruled island to visit the mainland since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 27, 2023 ROC MND 27 Mar 2023
Tech manager indicted for fraud over generators sold to the Navy CNA 27 Mar 2023 -- A tech company manager was indicted Monday on fraud and document forgery charges for having supplied generators made in China rather than Europe to the Navy in violation of the terms of the Navy tender, the New Taipei District Prosecutors Office said.
No preconditions for establishment of China-Honduras relations; DPP's 'dollar diplomacy' at a dead end: Chinese FM Global Times 27 Mar 2023 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry refuted allegations about preconditions having been set for the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Honduras, saying that it's not a matter for bargaining. The ministry reiterated that there have been no preconditions for establishing or resuming diplomatic relations with countries such as Panama and the Dominican Republic.
CECC sees no rise in COVID-19 cases after case reporting ends CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- In the week after Taiwan stopped requiring people to report mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 infections and isolate themselves for five days, there was no sign of COVID-19 cases rising, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Sunday.
Taiwan FM suspects timing of Honduran ties cut linked to president's US trip CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Sunday said he suspected that the timing of Honduras' announcement to cut diplomatic relations with Taiwan is correlated to President Tsai Ing-wen's (蔡英文) upcoming trip to visit Central American allies, with stopovers in the United States.
Taiwan's FM describes Honduran financial demands as akin to bribery CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Sunday that the Honduran government had made "bribe-like" demands for billions in debt restructuring and aid prior to cutting diplomatic relations with Taiwan in favor of China.
'No more dollar diplomacy,' says Tsai as Honduras cuts ties CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) said Sunday Taiwan would "not engage in a meaningless contest of dollar diplomacy with China" following Honduras' announcement it had cut ties with Taipei in favor of Beijing.
Different motives seen behind Beijing's poaching of Honduras CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Following the diplomatic split between Honduras and Taiwan on Sunday, several Taiwanese academics weighed in on the timing of the act, the reasons why Taiwan continues to lose allies to Beijing, and possible responses from the United States.
Ma Ying-jeou Foundation blames Tsai's policy failures for Honduras loss CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) should blame her administration's "wrong" policies for Taiwan's loss of diplomatic ties with Honduras, a director with former President Ma Ying-jeou's (馬英九) foundation said Sunday.
MAC condemns Beijing after Honduras cuts ties with Taiwan CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) on Sunday condemned Beijing for using "dollar diplomacy" to lure away Taiwan's diplomatic allies and erode its international presence following Honduras' severing of ties earlier in the day.
Taiwan agencies set to address aftermath of Honduran ties cut CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's government ministries have started to take action to deal with the ending of 82 years of diplomatic relations with Honduras on Sunday, including helping military exchange personnel in the two countries and Honduran students in Taiwan.
China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations, cutting Taiwan's diplomatic allies to 13 Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- A few hours after Honduras announced to break off "diplomatic relations" with China's Taiwan region, China and Honduras established diplomatic relations on Sunday with the Central American country recognizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory - a decision standing on the right side of history that China highly appreciates.
Honduras establishes diplomatic relations with China after cutting ties with Taiwan Press TV 26 Mar 2023 -- Honduras has formally established diplomatic ties with China after it cut its ties with Taiwan, dealing a new blow to the island's secessionists.
Honduras Severs Diplomatic Relations With Taiwan Sputnik 26 Mar 2023 -- The Foreign Ministry of Honduras has announced the severance of diplomatic relations with Taiwan.
U.S. backs engagement with Taiwan, warns of China's empty promises CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- The United States on Sunday vowed to deepen its engagement with Taiwan and encouraged all countries to do the same after Honduras severed formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan to recognize China.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 26, 2023 ROC MND 26 Mar 2023
The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras Establish Diplomatic Relations PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- On 26 March 2023, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Foreign Minister of Honduras Eduardo Reina in Beijing, and they signed the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras. The main points of the communiqué are as follows:
Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- The People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras, in keeping with the interests and desire of the two peoples, have decided to recognize each other and establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, effective from the date of signature of this communiqué.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Honduras PRC MofA 26 Mar 2023 -- On 26 March, China and Honduras signed the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras. The two Governments have decided to recongnize each other and establish diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level, effective from the date of signature of this communiqué.
China, Honduras establish diplomatic relations Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- China and Honduras established diplomatic relation on Sunday with Honduras recognizing Taiwan as an inalienable part of China's territory.
Taiwan, Honduras end diplomatic ties (update) CNA 26 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan has severed diplomatic ties with Honduras, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) announced Sunday, the ninth diplomatic ally expected to switch allegiance to Beijing during the nearly seven years President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has been in power.
Honduras severs 'diplomatic ties' with Taiwan island Global Times 26 Mar 2023 -- The government of Honduras in Central America announced the breakdown of "diplomatic relations" with the Taiwan region on Saturday, saying it will have no more official relations or contact with the island moving forward.
Taiwan has tried its best to aid Honduras: MOFA CNA 25 Mar 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Friday it had tried its best to aid Honduras following claims Taiwan had not responded positively to requests for US$2 billion in debt restructuring and industrial investment.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 25, 2023 ROC MND 25 Mar 2023
U.S. defense chief pledges resolution of military supply delays CNA 24 Mar 2023 -- United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that a group of senior leaders in his agency will hold periodic discussions to ensure the provision of military capabilities suitable for Taiwan's needs.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 24, 2023 ROC MND 24 Mar 2023
Taiwan Tensions Fuel Anxiety on Japan's Tiny Yonaguni Island VOA 24 Mar 2023 -- Kotaro Kobari was returning from an all-night fishing expedition in his small boat off the remote Japanese island of Yonaguni in August last year when his phone suddenly lit up with notifications showing phone calls and messages he had missed while at sea.
Regular COVID-19 testing to stop at some residential care facilities CNA 23 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) announced Thursday that three types of residential care facilities will not have to administer regular rapid tests for COVID-19 from March 27, while others will be required to continue testing until the end of April.
U.S. House passes bill to strengthen support for Taiwan CNA 23 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a piece of legislation that would require the State Department to regularly review the guidelines for exchanges with Taiwan.
US House 'steps up war hype' with Taiwan-related bill Global Times 23 Mar 2023 -- The Taiwan-related bill passed by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday will only add to uncertainties across the Straits rather than what the US claims to be "efforts contributing to peace," experts said, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken intensifies war hype by claiming China will be able to "invade" Taiwan island by 2027.
Tsai's 'transit trip' unforgivable People's Daily 23 Mar 2023 -- Whatever word they use to describe Taiwan "leader" Tsai Ing-wen's planned trip that will involve New York and Los Angles, be it "transit" or "stop in" or "travel through", that won't hide the essence of Tsai entering the US territory.
Wu accuses China of bribing officials as Honduras switch nears CNA 23 Mar 2023 -- Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) on Thursday accused China of using personal bribes to lure away Taiwan's allies, while admitting that ties with Honduras were likely unsalvageable after Tegucigalpa dispatched a diplomatic delegation to Beijing.
Taiwan, Germany ink mutual legal assistance pact CNA 23 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan and Germany have signed an agreement relating to mutual legal assistance on criminal matters that will strengthen bilateral cooperation in judicial investigations and extradition proceedings, the Ministry of Justice said Thursday.
Japan worsens tension by hyping Taiwan question in Ukraine visit Global Times 23 Mar 2023 -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Ukraine exaggerates the dangerous narrative of "Ukraine today, Taiwan tomorrow" through a joint statement to create momentum for Japan's intervention in major international events including the Ukraine crisis, further sensationalizing the so-called geopolitical and military threats from China, thereby playing up tensions and instability in the region, said experts on international affairs.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 23, 2023 ROC MND 23 Mar 2023
U.K. should help Taiwan's defense as much as possible: U.K. politician CNA 22 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan is on the frontline of confrontation between democracy and autocracy and the United Kingdom should provide the country with as much help as possible to defend itself, Bob Stewart, chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group, said Wednesday.
Taiwan Confirms Soldier Who Missed Roll Call Is in China VOA 22 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense is investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a soldier who was reported missing from his post earlier this month only to be reported found in China by authorities there.
China condemns visit of European politicians to Taiwan island as 'egregious' Global Times 22 Mar 2023 -- China strongly condemns any visit by European politicians to China's Taiwan island as an "egregious" act, as Chinese diplomats and the Foreign Ministry urge them to stop interacting with and sending wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces or using the Taiwan question as a pretext to interfere in China's internal affairs.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 22, 2023 ROC MND 22 Mar 2023
Washington Tries to Ease Potential Anger by China over Taiwan Leader's Upcoming Visit to US VOA 21 Mar 2023 -- The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is trying to lower any possible animosity from China over an upcoming visit to the United States by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
China lodges solemn representation to US over Tsai's transit Global Times 21 Mar 2023 -- China has lodged a solemn representation to the US concerning the plan of the regional leader of the Taiwan island to travel to Central America and transit through the US. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that China firmly opposes to any form of official interaction between the US and the island as Tsai reportedly plans to meet US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during her transit.
Chinese Foreign Ministry Says Taiwan's Attempts to Gain Independence Doomed to Failure Sputnik 21 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's attempts to collude with foreign forces in order to achieve independence are bound to fail, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 21, 2023 ROC MND 21 Mar 2023
No notification from Honduras ending diplomatic ties yet: MOFA CNA 21 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan has yet to receive an official communication from Honduras ending diplomatic relations and is continuing in its efforts to salvage ties with Tegucigalpa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Tuesday.
Ruling parties of Taiwan, Japan exchange views on diplomacy, defense CNA 21 Mar 2023 -- Representatives from Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held in-person talks in Taipei on Tuesday, exchanging views on the diplomatic and national defense policies of their parties.
Taiwan reports 5,544 new COVID-19 cases, 28 deaths CNA 20 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Monday reported 5,544 new cases of COVID-19 and 28 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan launches annual joint Air Force-Navy warfare drill CNA 20 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's military on Monday kicked off its annual drill featuring the Air Force's major warplanes and Navy's anti-submarines to test their capabilities in conducting joint warfare amid rising military coercion from China.
Taiwan Starts Annual Air, Navy Drill Amid Tensions With Beijing, Reports Say Sputnik 20 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan has launched its annual warfare drill with the participation of the air and naval forces, Taiwanese news agency said on Monday.
Ex-President Ma Ying-jeou to make landmark visit to China CNA 20 Mar 2023 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九), of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), is scheduled to visit China from March 27-April 7, and will become the first former Taiwan president to go to the Chinese mainland.
No high-profile political meetings planned for Ma's China trip: Foundation CNA 20 Mar 2023 -- Former President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) is not planning to meet with any top Chinese political figures or visit Beijing during his upcoming trip to China, the head of his foundation said Monday.
Mainland welcomes former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou's scheduled visit Global Times 20 Mar 2023 -- The Chinese mainland welcomes former Taiwan regional leader Ma Ying-jeou's visit and is willing to offer necessary assistance for his trip, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said in a release on Monday.
Mainland spokesperson extends welcome to Ma Ying-jeou People's Daily 20 Mar 2023 -- A mainland spokesperson on Monday extended a welcome to former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou, who will visit the mainland on March 27.
Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan's former leader, to undertake unprecedented visit to China Radio Free Asia 20 Mar 2023 -- Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou plans to visit China from March 27 until April 7, becoming the first former or sitting leader of the democratic island to visit the Chinese mainland, his office confirmed.
President Tsai urges U.K. to support Taiwan's CPTPP bid CNA 20 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) appealed to a group of visiting United Kingdom parliamentarians on Monday for support of Taiwan's bid to join a regional economic bloc in which the U.K. is also seeking membership.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 20, 2023 ROC MND 20 Mar 2023
Taiwan reports 8,419 new COVID-19 cases, 43 deaths CNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Sunday reported 8,419 new cases of COVID-19 and 43 deaths from the disease.
Paraguayan, British lawmakers arrive in Taiwan CNA 19 Mar 2023 -- Lawmakers from Taiwan's South American ally Paraguay and from the United Kingdom arrived in the country on Sunday to begin their respective trips to meet with local senior officials to enhance ties between their countries and Taiwan, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 19, 2023 ROC MND 19 Mar 2023
Taiwan reports 8,026 new COVID-19 cases, 35 deaths CNA 18 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 7,825 new domestic COVID-19 cases on Saturday, adding that there were 201 imported cases and 35 deaths.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 18, 2023 ROC MND 18 Mar 2023
Taiwan reports 8,416 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths CNA 17 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) on Friday reported 8,416 new cases of COVID-19 and 41 deaths from the disease.
Taiwan to end self-initiated epidemic prevention for migrant workers CNA 17 Mar 2023 -- Migrant workers no longer be forced to stay in individual rooms for seven days upon arrival in Taiwan under new COVID-19 prevention guidelines effective March 20, the Ministry of Labor said Friday.
Taiwan reports first domestic H9N2 avian influenza case CNA 17 Mar 2023 -- The first domestic case of H9N2 avian influenza in Taiwan was found at a chicken farm in the outlying county of Kinmen on Thursday, leading to the culling of 4,551 chickens to prevent the spread of the disease, the Bureau of Animal and Plant Health Inspection and Quarantine said Friday.
Taiwan issues arrest warrant for AWOL soldier found in China CNA 17 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese prosecutors on Friday issued an arrest warrant for a soldier who went AWOL from a Kinmen County islet on March 9 only to resurface in the Chinese city of Xiamen several days later.
Taiwan 'will not budge' amid Chinese pressure: Foreign minister CNA 17 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan "will not budge" in the face of China, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) told dozens of foreign diplomats in Taipei on Friday evening, as Beijing has exerted increasing political and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan in recent years as tensions between the two sides rise.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 17, 2023 ROC MND 17 Mar 2023
US official visits Honduras 'to soothe DPP' out of outdated Monroe Doctrine Global Times 17 Mar 2023 -- The US Special Presidential Adviser for the Americas, Christopher Dodd, on Friday started a trip to Central America with a stop in Honduras, which is widely believed to be a move aimed at pressuring the country and soothing the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities in the island of Taiwan.
China's defense ministry vows to leave no room for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities People's Daily 17 Mar 2023 -- A Chinese defense spokesperson on Thursday said the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will resolutely safeguard the country's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and will leave no room for "Taiwan independence" separatist activities in any form.
Taiwan reports 9,062 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths CNA 16 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 9,062 new cases of COVID-19 and 37 deaths from the disease on Thursday.
Plan to phase out Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine halted CNA 16 Mar 2023 -- Restrictions on the distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech (BNT) COVID-19 vaccine introduced in Taiwan in February have been rolled back, after the vaccine's shelf life was extended, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday.
Taiwan Navy finds missing rifle actions CNA 16 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Navy said Thursday it has found two T91 assault rifle actions that could not be located during an inventory check earlier this month.
Taiwan will do utmost to preserve Honduras ties: MOFA CNA 16 Mar 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Thursday Taiwan would continue to do everything within its means "until the last minute" to maintain diplomatic relations with Honduras after the country announced it would seek official ties with Beijing.
U.S. claims China makes false promises as Honduras plans diplomatic switch CNA 16 Mar 2023 -- A U.S. State Department spokesperson claimed Thursday that promises made by China often went unfulfilled, after Honduran President Xiomara Castro announced her government's intention to establish diplomatic relations with Beijing.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 16, 2023 ROC MND 16 Mar 2023
China willing to develop friendly ties with all countries, including Honduras, based on one-China principle: FM Global Times 16 Mar 2023 -- China is willing to develop friendly and cooperative relations with all countries including Honduras based on the one-China principle, said the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday, stressing that Taiwan secessionists forces are doomed to fail.
Taiwan reports 10,188 new COVID-19 cases, 42 deaths CNA 15 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 10,188 new cases of COVID-19 and 42 deaths from the disease on Wednesday.
'Taiwanese Switchblade' could be mass-produced next year: Developer CNA 15 Mar 2023 -- A domestically developed "suicide drone," also known as loitering munition, will undergo an operational test and evaluation in July and could enter mass production next year, Taiwan's state-run weapons developer said Wednesday.
British MP urges Taiwan to study Finnish reservist model CNA 15 Mar 2023 -- The chair of the U.K. House of Commons' Defense Select Committee has urged Taiwan to study Finland's reservist model as it looks to bolster its population's readiness amid a heightened military threat from China.
Honduras President Announces Plan to Seek Formal Ties with China VOA 15 Mar 2023 -- President Xiomara Castro of Honduras says her country will seek to establish formal diplomatic relations with China.
Honduras to establish diplomatic relations with China Press TV 15 Mar 2023 -- Honduras' President Xiomara Castro has announced Tegucigalpa's decision to establish diplomatic ties with China, in a move that would end its official relationship with Taipei.
Honduras president plans to seek official ties with China CNA 15 Mar 2023 -- Honduras President Xiomara Castro said on Tuesday that she has instructed the country's foreign minister to begin the process of opening official diplomatic ties with China.
Taiwan voices 'grave concern' over potential split with Honduras CNA 15 Mar 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Wednesday it had expressed "grave concern" to the government of Honduras after its president, Xiomara Castro, tweeted Tuesday that it will pursue official diplomatic relations with China.
U.S. congressional delegation arrives in Taiwan CNA 15 Mar 2023 -- A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday on a two-day visit that will include meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) and other senior government officials, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 15, 2023 ROC MND 15 Mar 2023
Taiwan's new daily local COVID-19 cases remain below 10,000 CNA 14 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 9,860 new domestic cases of COVID-19 and 28 deaths from the disease on Tuesday.
Military research unit unveils Taiwan-made 'suicide drone' CNA 14 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's top military research unit unveiled nine domestically developed drones in Taichung Tuesday, including a loitering munition, or "suicide drone," similar to the U.S.-made AeroVironment Switchblade 300.
Military to adjust deployments after missing soldier found in China CNA 14 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's defense chief on Tuesday said the military will adjust its military deployments on a frontline islet amid security concerns after a missing Taiwanese soldier was later confirmed alive in China.
U.K. report supports Taiwan Strait stability, voices China concerns CNA 14 Mar 2023 -- The latest edition of the United Kingdom's security and international policy report, the Integrated Review 2023 (IR23), has stressed support for stability across the Taiwan Strait and urged Taipei and Beijing to resolve their issues through dialogue.
No information on Guatemala-initiated Taiwan allies summit: MOFA CNA 14 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan has not received any details on a planned summit of all of its diplomatic allies proposed by Central American ally Guatemala last year, according to a Taiwanese diplomat in charge of Caribbean and Latin American affairs.
China opposes UK's Integrated Review hyping Taiwan question Global Times 14 Mar 2023 -- China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the updated Integrated Review of Security, Defense, Development and Foreign Policy released by the British government, which portrays China as an "epoch-defining challenge" and hypes up the Taiwan question.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 14, 2023 ROC MND 14 Mar 2023
Taiwan records lowest number of domestic COVID-19 cases in 321 days CNA 13 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 6,435 new domestic COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest number recorded in 321 days since the 6,295 cases on April 26 last year.
MAC confirms Taiwanese missing soldier is in China CNA 13 Mar 2023 -- A Taiwanese professional soldier who went missing from his post in outlying Kinmen County last Thursday is in China, but it is too early to make a conclusion as to whether he deserted, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) said Monday.
Taiwan Planning to Prepare Armament for Possible Blockade by Beijing in 2023, Media Reports Sputnik 13 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan, as part of its military spending in 2023, will focus on preparing weapons and equipment, including parts for F-16 fighters, in anticipation of a "total blockade of the Taiwan Strait" by China, British media reported on Monday, citing a report prepared by the Taiwanese Defense Ministry.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 13, 2023 ROC MND 13 Mar 2023
Taiwan envoy meets with U.S. lawmaker to discuss security CNA 13 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's top envoy to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) met with Chris Smith, chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, last week to discuss a number of issues relating to Taiwan's security needs and the Chinese Communist Party's security threats.
Saint Lucia foreign minister seeks to strengthen relations with Taiwan CNA 13 Mar 2023 -- Visiting Saint Lucia External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation Minister Alva Baptiste said Monday that the current trip seeks to strengthen his country's commitment to bilateral relations with Taiwan.
President meets with lawmakers from Balkan states CNA 13 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Monday met with visiting lawmakers from three states in the Balkan Peninsula -- Kosovo, North Macedonia, and Romania -- who are in Taiwan to participate in a forum on parliamentary openness.
China Warns West Not to Cross Red Line on Taiwan Sputnik 13 Mar 2023 -- The Communist Party of China's strategy for resolving the Taiwan issue must be implemented and the One-China principle upheld, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged in his first speech since being elected for a third term on Monday.
UK urged not to cater to US with new defense review reportedly to mention Taiwan question, take tougher statements against mainland Global Times 13 Mar 2023 -- A new comprehensive review of UK's security, defense and foreign policy will mention the Taiwan island and hype the "China threat," according to UK media, which an expert believes would be a tougher approach to China that the UK takes to cater to US' strategic goals and enhance its relationship with the US.
UK's New Comprehensive Defense Review to Mention China's Threat to Taiwan, Reports Say Sputnik 12 Mar 2023 -- A new comprehensive review of the United Kingdom's security, defense and foreign policy will include mentioning the threat that China poses to Taiwan, UK media reported on Sunday.
Military research unit to unveil Taiwan-developed drones next week CNA 12 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan top military research unit will unveil a series of domestically made attack drones in Taichung Tuesday, including a loitering munition similar to the United States' AeroVironment Switchblade 300, a source told CNA Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 12, 2023 ROC MND 12 Mar 2023
Calm in Taiwan Over China Masks Long-Term Concern VOA 12 Mar 2023 -- Amid ongoing tensions between China and Taiwan, people here in Taipei may at times strike outsiders as blasé about the threat of Chinese attack.
Taiwan reports 9,093 new COVID-19 cases, 39 deaths CNA 12 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 9,093 new cases of COVID-19 and 39 deaths from the disease on Sunday.
Taiwan reports 8,618 new COVID-19 cases, 48 deaths CNA 11 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 8,618 new cases of COVID-19 and 48 deaths from the disease on Saturday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 11, 2023 ROC MND 11 Mar 2023
Ukraine example helps NGO civil defense programs gain traction CNA 11 Mar 2023 -- Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine officially entered its second year in late February 2023. Far from the expectations of Russian President Vladimir Putin and outside analysts, Ukraine has put up a stronger fight than anyone expected.
U.S. senator reintroduces bill to allow arms loans or leases to Taiwan CNA 11 Mar 2023 -- A U.S. Senator has re-introduced a bill aimed at authorizing Washington to lend or lease defense items to Taipei to deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan.
Micronesia's outgoing president calls to cut ties with China, recognize Taiwan Radio Free Asia 10 Mar 2023 -- The Federated States of Micronesia's outgoing president has called for his country to recognize Taiwan, according to a leaked letter that accuses Beijing of "political warfare" in the strategically located Pacific island nation.
Taiwan reports 9,098 new COVID-19 cases, 54 deaths CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 9,098 new cases of COVID-19 and 54 deaths from the disease on Friday.
Missing Taiwanese soldier is in China: KMT lawmaker CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- A Taiwanese professional soldier who was reported missing at morning roll call on Thursday is safe and sound in Xiamen, China, Legislator Chen Yu-jen (陳玉珍) of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) said Friday evening.
President Tsai to address New York event in late March: report CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) will speak at a think tank event in New York at the end of March when she transits through the United States on her visit to Central America, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.
No comment on alleged FSM proposal to ditch China for Taiwan: MOFA CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said on Friday it welcomed expanding bilateral ties with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) but had no comment on a deal reportedly proposed by the outgoing FSM president to establish formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
China attack calculus depends on unification, economic issues: U.S. CNA 10 Mar 2023 -- Beijing will only opt for war if "peaceful unification" is no longer an option, the head of the United States intelligence community said Thursday at a hearing of the House of Representatives Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 10, 2023 ROC MND 10 Mar 2023
Taiwan reports 9,584 new COVID-19 cases, 49 deaths CNA 09 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 9,584 new cases of COVID-19 and 49 deaths from the disease on Thursday.
Taiwan to end mandatory COVID quarantine on March 20 CNA 09 Mar 2023 -- People in Taiwan with mild COVID-19 infections will no longer have to quarantine, with effect from March 20, the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) said Thursday, rolling back a policy that has been in place for more than three years.
U.S. spy agencies see more Chinese pressure on Taiwan in Xi's 3rd term CNA 09 Mar 2023 -- Beijing will continue to press Taiwan on unification and try to undercut U.S. influence in the region as Chinese leader Xi Jinping (習近平) begins his third term, according to an annual report by the U.S. intelligence community.
Beijing has no right to interfere in presidential stopovers in U.S.: Source CNA 09 Mar 2023 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) has made transit stopovers in the United States before visiting the nation's diplomatic allies in the past, and the Chinese government has no right to comment on or interfere with these high-level Taiwan-U.S. exchanges, a diplomatic source told CNA Thursday.
Bilateral investment agreement with Taiwan not necessary: EU official CNA 09 Mar 2023 -- A high-ranking member of the European Union's diplomatic service said Wednesday that a bilateral investment agreement (BIA) with Taiwan was unnecessary for protecting the interests of investors from the 27-nation bloc.
Taiwan to end reporting, quarantine requirement for mild COVID cases CNA 09 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan will end mandatory reporting and quarantine for mild COVID-19 infections with effect from March 20, according to a policy approved by Premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁) at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 9, 2023 ROC MND 09 Mar 2023
U.S. transits by high-level Taiwan officials 'nothing new': State Department CNA 09 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. State Department on Wednesday said high-level Taiwanese officials transiting through the country was "nothing new" and consistent with Washington's unofficial relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 11,060 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths CNA 08 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 11,060 new cases of COVID-19 and 40 deaths from the disease on Wednesday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 8, 2023 ROC MND 08 Mar 2023
Taiwan Detects Approach of 7 Chinese Aircraft, 3 Vessels Sputnik 08 Mar 2023 -- The Taiwanese armed forces have detected an approach of seven aircraft and three vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) over the last 24 hours, responding with air and maritime patrol to monitor the situation and deploying ground-based missile systems, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Taiwan's Marine Corps reports two T91 assault rifle actions missing CNA 08 Mar 2023 -- Two T91 assault rifle actions were found to be missing during a weapons inventory conducted by the 99th Marine Brigade in Kaohsiung, Taiwan's Marine Corps Command said Wednesday evening, the second instance of a military unit reporting missing weapons or weapon parts in one day.
China 'seriously concerned' by Taiwan president's plan to meet US Speaker Press TV 08 Mar 2023 -- China says it is 'seriously concerned' by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's 'transit' plans as she is reportedly scheduled to meet with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in the United States.
Report: McCarthy will meet Tsai in California Radio Free Asia 08 Mar 2023 -- House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has confirmed he will meet Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen when she visits the United States in coming weeks, according to a report by Bloomberg.
US urged to stop 'saying one thing and doing another' and fulfill Biden's promise as McCarthy confirms plan to meet Tsai Global Times 08 Mar 2023 -- After Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang urged the US to drop its all-round suppression and containment of China and reiterated China's untouchable redlines regarding the Taiwan question, the US responded with hypocritical rhetoric, but is yet to stop hollowing out the one-China principle, a hypocritical move which may bring more turmoil to China-US relations.
White House rebuts China, says it opposes unilateral moves on Taiwan CNA 08 Mar 2023 -- The White House on Tuesday rebutted Chinese criticism of its approach to Taiwan, saying the United States' one-China policy had not changed and that it was opposed to any unilateral actions to change the cross-Taiwan Strait status quo.
Taiwan reports 11,038 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 11,038 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 deaths from the disease on Tuesday.
Defense chief affirms military would fire at PLA within territorial space CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) reiterated his ministry's stance on Tuesday that Taiwan's military would fire at People's Liberation Army's (PLA) forces, including drones and aircraft, once they have entered the nation's territorial space.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 7, 2023 ROC MND 07 Mar 2023
Experts hold mixed views on U.S. contingency stockpile in Taiwan CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- Taiwanese military experts on Tuesday expressed mixed views on the possibility of the United States establishing a "contingency stockpile" of munitions and other defense articles in Taiwan, a provision in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) signed into law by U.S. President Joe Biden in December last year.
Tsai-McCarthy meet switched to US from Taiwan, reports say Radio Free Asia 07 Mar 2023 -- A highly anticipated but also highly sensitive meeting between the U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen is reportedly to take place in California instead of Taiwan after Tsai "convinced" the U.S. side of China's possible angry response.
Reports: US House Leader to Meet Taiwan's President During Her Upcoming Visit to US VOA 07 Mar 2023 -- Media reports say U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet with President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan during her scheduled visit to the United States in the coming weeks.
Taiwan says no concrete plans for a Tsai trip to U.S. CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently has "no concrete plans" for an overseas trip by President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文), Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Tuesday, amid reports she will visit Taiwan's allies in April with stopovers in the United States.
Analysts warn of more tensions if McCarthy meets Tsai Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reportedly is planning to meet Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen in the US in coming weeks. Chinese analysts warned of more tensions should the US continues to violate the one-China principle.
U.S., Lithuania seek to boost Taipei-Vilnius economic partnership CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- The United States and Lithuania will seek to boost the Baltic state's economic partnership with Taiwan, both countries said on Monday as they expressed support for Taipei's international participation.
Unification an irresistible trend and common aspiration for Chinese people: CPPCC member Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- Unification is an irresistible trend and common aspiration, and people across Taiwan Straits will work together for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese people. People in the mainland can take high-speed railway to Taipei and compatriots in the island can also fly directly to Wudang Mountain in Hubei Province in Central China, according to Jiang Liping, a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and also vice chairman of the Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League in comments made on Tuesday.
Nikkei voices 'regret' on Taiwan veterans spy story CNA 07 Mar 2023 -- A Japanese newspaper on Tuesday voiced "regret" over any confusion caused by a controversial story it published on Feb. 28 in which it suggested that many discharged military personnel in Taiwan later serve as spies for China.
Resolving the Taiwan question is a matter of China's own internal affairs: Qin Gang Global Times 07 Mar 2023 -- At a press conference Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang responded to the Taiwan question with the Chinese Constitution in hand, saying that the island of Taiwan is a part of China's sacred territory. How to resolve the Taiwan question is a matter of China's own internal affairs, and no foreign country has the right to interfere.
China to continue showing utmost sincerity, making utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification: FM People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- China will continue to show the utmost sincerity and make the utmost efforts to achieve peaceful reunification, but it will reserve the option of taking all necessary measures, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.
No country should interfere in Taiwan affairs: FM People's Daily 07 Mar 2023 -- No country has the right to interfere in Taiwan affairs as resolving the Taiwan question is China's own business, said Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang on Tuesday at a press conference.
Taiwan reports 7,080 new COVID-19 cases, 45 deaths CNA 06 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 7,080 new cases of COVID-19 and 45 deaths from the disease on Monday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 6, 2023 ROC MND 06 Mar 2023
Taiwan military plane taking meat to frontline troops amid supply shortage CNA 06 Mar 2023 -- Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng (邱國正) said Monday that a military transport aircraft was being dispatched to deliver meat for frontline Taiwanese troops on the isle of Xiju, after a shortage there for almost a month.
Visiting Eswatini PM affirms ties with Taiwan, denounces 'bullying' CNA 06 Mar 2023 -- Eswatini Prime Minister Cleopas Sipho Dlamini said in Taipei on Monday that his country remains committed to its 55-year diplomatic relations with Taiwan and is opposed to "any sort of bullying or aggression" against Taiwan.
Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League pledges to strengthen popular will for national reunification People's Daily 06 Mar 2023 -- The Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (TDSL), one of the eight non-communist parties in China, will work to strengthen the popular will to support and strive for national reunification, said Su Hui, chairperson of the party's central committee, on Sunday.
Taiwan reports 10,307 new COVID-19 cases, 60 deaths CNA 05 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 10,307 new cases of COVID-19 and 60 deaths from the disease on Sunday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 5, 2023 ROC MND 05 Mar 2023
MAC urges Beijing to face up to reality for two sides of Taiwan Strait CNA 05 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) called on Beijing on Sunday to face up to the reality that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait do not belong to each other, in response to China's reaffirmation of its commitment to the "one China principle" and the "1992 consensus" in its relations with Taiwan.
Government Work Report on Taiwan question signals Party still sticks to peaceful reunification Global Times 05 Mar 2023 -- In implementing the overall strategy for resolving the Taiwan question in the new era, it requires to resolutely launch major fights against separatism while promoting the peaceful development of cross-Straits relations, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday.
China to resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence," advance peaceful reunification People's Daily 05 Mar 2023 -- China will take resolute steps to oppose "Taiwan independence" and advance the process of the country's peaceful reunification, according to a government work report submitted Sunday to the national legislature for deliberation.
China doubles down on peaceful reunification with Taiwan Press TV 05 Mar 2023 -- China says it would continue efforts to unify Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) with the mainland through peaceful means, vowing to take resolute steps to oppose the self-ruled island's push for independence.
Taiwan reports 11,397 new COVID-19 cases, 71 deaths CNA 04 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 11,397 new cases of COVID-19 and 71 deaths from the disease on Saturday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 4, 2023 ROC MND 04 Mar 2023
Man charged with anti-infiltration offenses for accepting Chinese donations CNA 04 Mar 2023 -- A man who ran unsuccessfully for ward chief in New Taipei last year was indicted on Saturday for contravening the Anti-Infiltration Act and other laws for accepting COVID-19 antigen rapid testing kits from a Chinese government agency in Fujian Province which he distributed among constituents.
Taiwan reports 13,813 new COVID-19 cases, 62 deaths CNA 03 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 13,813 new cases of COVID-19 and 62 deaths from the disease on Friday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 3, 2023 ROC MND 03 Mar 2023
U.S. to continue deterring China from invading Taiwan: Pentagon official CNA 03 Mar 2023 -- Ely Ratner, U.S. assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security affairs, said Thursday that Washington would continue to strengthen its ability to deter China from invading Taiwan before the end of the decade.
China Demands US Stop All Military Contact With Taiwan: Defense Ministry Sputnik 03 Mar 2023 -- China demands that the United States stops all military contacts with Taiwan and stops arms sales to the island, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Tan Kefei said on Friday.
Signing of U.S.-Taiwan trade pact to be foundation for future full-scale BIA: Source CNA 03 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan and the United States will be signing an agreement under a trade initiative "in the coming weeks" that would pave the way for a full-scale bilateral trade agreement (BIA) should Washington wish to explore that option, said a senior Taiwan government official familiar with trade talks on Thursday.
U.S. lawmaker urges allies to introduce legislation to protect Taiwan CNA 03 Mar 2023 -- U.S. Republican Senator Dan Sullivan on Thursday called for allies to learn from the United States to introduce bills to deter China as its takeover of Taiwan could result in massive worldwide economic losses.
US approval of arms sales to Taiwan island slammed for escalating tensions Global Times 03 Mar 2023 -- In the first US arms sale plan to the island of Taiwan in 2023, the administration of President Joe Biden has approved a possible deal for fighter jet missiles worth $619 million. The move was denounced by Chinese authorities on Thursday, with experts saying it will only escalate tensions between China and the US as well as between the Chinese mainland and the island of Taiwan.
Taiwan reports 12,032 new COVID-19 cases, 43 deaths CNA 02 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 12,032 new cases of COVID-19 and 43 deaths from the disease on Thursday.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 2, 2023 ROC MND 02 Mar 2023
CECC mulls downgrading classification of COVID-19 by May CNA 02 Mar 2023 -- Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) head Victor Wang (王必勝) on Thursday announced future plans to potentially downgrade COVID-19, which he said could result in the center being officially disbanded in May.
Proposed missile sale highlights U.S.' growing trust in Taiwan: Analyst CNA 02 Mar 2023 -- Washington's trust in Taipei has been underlined by its announcement on Wednesday of a sales package to Taiwan including one of the most advanced missiles in active service on U.S. warplanes, a military expert said on Thursday.
Pentagon: US Advances Possible $619Mln Sale of F-16 Munitions to Taiwan Amid China Tensions Sputnik 02 Mar 2023 -- The US State Department has granted preliminary approval for a $619 million sale of F-16 munitions and related equipment to Taiwan, the Pentagon's Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Wednesday.
U.S. House committee passes bills that include support for Taiwan at ICAO CNA 02 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday passed three bills, of which one contained a provision that supports Taiwan's inclusion in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Taiwan thanks U.S. for approval of US$619 million arms package CNA 02 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's government on Thursday expressed thanks to the United States for approving the sale of up to US$619 million in munitions and related equipment for F-16 fighter jets, amid the growing military threat posed by China.
US approves more arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles for F-16 jets Press TV 02 Mar 2023 -- The United States has approved more arms sales to Taiwan, including hundreds of missiles for F-16 fighter jets, in yet another move that would likely infuriate Beijing.
Taiwan reports 12,212 new COVID cases; isolation rules to ease CNA 01 Mar 2023 -- Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) reported 12,212 new cases of COVID-19 and 27 deaths from the disease on Wednesday, and said it is monitoring the disease's spread to assess whether quarantine rules should be eased further.
PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan March 1, 2023 ROC MND 01 Mar 2023
Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States - F-16 Munitions DSCA 01 Mar 2023 -- The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States of F-16 Munitions and related equipment for an estimated cost of $619 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
U.S. House committee advances bills to support Taiwan, deter China CNA 01 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee passed a series of bills on Tuesday aimed at increasing Taiwan's international participation and using financial mechanisms to deter a Chinese invasion.
Military, economy key to deterring China invasion of Taiwan: U.S. Congressman CNA 01 Mar 2023 -- The U.S. should arm Taiwan as part of its efforts to establish a more "sensible" military posture in the Indo-Pacific region while decreasing its economic reliance on China to deter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from mounting an attack on Taiwan, U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher said on Tuesday.
US intensifies war hype to fool Taiwan island to be 'handy tool' in rivalry with China Global Times 01 Mar 2023 -- The US recently has escalated hype about a military conflict scenario in the Taiwan Straits, hinting at a commitment to "defend the island," but such moves are no more than fooling the island to follow the US' anti-China strategy and using Taiwan as a pawn, analysts said on Wednesday.

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